BLS "Ruby Vampire", 4th November 2018

Hot on the heels of the previous week's "Ruby Shoesday", the BLS "Ruby Vampire" ran on Sunday 4th November 2018, once again raising funds for the Merseyside & Cheshire Blood Bikes charity. Unfortunately, not all went to plan when one coach wheelset derailed in the Dee Marsh Reception Sidings, putting an end to the rest of the day's trip. Due to the expertise of the re-railing gang and all other parties involved in sorting out the resulting problems, the situation was resolved within a few hours with all passengers safe. Thanks to all concerned and hopefully, the tour will be re-run at some stage in the future...

WCRC 33025 leads 5Z86, 08:50 from Crewe Down Refuge Siding into Platform 11 at Crewe station. This was the ECS for the BLS "Ruby Vampire" tour with 47826 bring up the rear of the four-coach train. Due to depart ot 09:05 initially for Chester it arrived several minutes early from the siding. 08:48, Sunday 4th November 2018. Digital Image No. IGMP41384.